Field Technician

UNDO; Kingston; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative research firm in Kingston is seeking a dedicated Field Technician to support climate-focused soil and water sampling projects. This role requires outdoor work and manual handling, making a significant impact on carbon removal efforts. Candidates should have a valid driver's license and be comfortable with physical labor in diverse environmental conditions. A full-time fixed-term position until December 2025 with a competitive salary range of CA$30.33 - CA$42.62 per hour.

Benefits

Impactful work in climate change

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Valid driver's licence and reliable transportation.
• Comfortable with physical labour and outdoors work.
• Methodical and organised attitude towards work.

Responsibilities

• Support soil sampling and pore water sampling.
• Manage collections from research sites.
• Record and archive soil sample collections.

Skills

Passion for climate change

Energetic work ethic

Ability to operate independently

Effective teamwork

Job description

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About the role

We have set-up a range of field trials and research studies designed to detect weathering signals, validate our geochemical model, provide robust evidence of enhanced rock weathering as a carbon removal tool, and show the agronomic co-benefits of enhanced weathering. To support our ambitious growth plans, we have a great opportunity for a field technician to join our Canadian research team.

This is a fixed term contract position until the end of December 2025.

Role overview

This role is vital to delivering our strategic objectives and continuing to lead the way in enhanced rock weathering. You’ll support soil sampling and pore water sampling and manage our collections from our research sites.

The hours are expected to be mostly Mon-Fri but depending on workload, there may be some need for weekend working - we’ll ask for preferences at interview.

Where you’ll spend your time

The role involves significant physical activity including manual handling as well as working outdoors on research sites in all weathers

• Collecting soil and pore water samples from across our research sites and preparing them for analysis
• Recording, archiving, and managing soil sample collections for analysis

We’d love to see from you

We are looking for someone with a passion for climate change who is keen to use their skills to make a real-world impact. The ideal candidate will have an energetic, dedicated work ethic, be methodical and organised and have a willingness to learn, as well as a comfort with physical labour.

• Valid driver’s licence, reliable transportation and willingness to travel
• Ability to operate independently, as well as work effectively in a diverse team

Working environment

• This role will be spent mostly at our field sites in Eastern Ontario (~2hr radius from Kingston). We do cover mileage for any business-required travel.

What you'll get when you join us

• The opportunity to pioneer carbon removal, impacting the planet for the better
• A truly committed and collaborative team of passionate field and lab techs, and operational specialists

We\'re an equal opportunity employer. We are looking for the best candidate based on the value they can add. Our culture is hugely important to us and we welcome applicants of all race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We encourage all candidates who believe they have the required skills and experience for any of our roles to apply. We also welcome applications from candidates who have a keen interest and passion for fighting climate change.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

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